Source: United Nations (video statements)
This World Football Day, the UN Football for the Goals initiative launches the inaugural group of FFTG Champions, a global team of players and coaches using the power of football to support the Sustainable Development Goals.
From equality and inclusion to climate action, health and human rights, FFTG Champions will use their platforms to raise awareness and inspire action on the issues shaping our shared future.
Learn more about the Champions at the Football for the Goals website.
https://www.un.org/en/football-goals/football-goals-champions
Meet the inaugural FFTG Champions:
Eni Aluko (England)
Brena Bonta (Brazil)
Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela)
Moya Dodd (Australia)
Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa)
Khalida Popal (Afghanistan)
María Sánchez (Mexico)
Daniel Amokachi (Nigeria)
Carlo Ancelotti (Italy)
Borja Iglesias (Spain)
Ji-Sung Park (South Korea)
Jason Roberts (Grenada)
Alexei Rojas (Colombia)
Mikaël Silvestre (France)
Javier Zanetti (Argentina)
Zico (Brazil)